What Is the Dads Supporting Dads New Dads Guide?

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The New Dads Guide is a book from Dads Supporting Dads (DSD) written to help new and expectant fathers through early fatherhood. The site describes it as A Sanity Saving Guide To Better Support New And Expectant Dads, and notes it was selected as one of Babylist's Best Parenting Books for Dads. It is a good fit if you are preparing for a first baby or settling into the first months of fatherhood and want practical, father-focused guidance rather than a general parenting manual.

What the guide is

DSD presents the guide as one of its core resources alongside its city dads groups, podcast network, and blog. The framing is consistent with the organization's broader mission: DSD describes itself as part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has worked in the dad space since 2008, building community and resources to counter what the U.S. Surgeon General called a "loneliness epidemic" among men.

That context matters for what the guide is and isn't:

  • It is father-focused. The title and description address dads directly, including expectant dads, rather than parents in general.
  • It is positioned as a support resource, not a clinical or medical reference. The site does not list medical credentials, chapter contents, or a page count.
  • It carries third-party recognition. The Babylist selection is the one external validation the site cites.

Who it suits

Your situation Is the guide a reasonable fit?
Expecting a first child Yes — it is explicitly aimed at expectant dads
In the first months of fatherhood Yes — the "new dads" framing covers early fatherhood
Looking for local, in-person connection Not on its own — use the city dads groups instead
Looking for listenable content on the go Not on its own — the podcast network serves that need
Wanting a general parenting book for both partners Possibly not — the guide is written for dads specifically

How to learn more or access it

The site does not publish pricing, format options, or a direct purchase flow in the material available. To get the guide:

  1. Go to dadssupportingdads.org.
  2. Look for the New Dads Guide section, which appears in the main navigation and in a dedicated block on the homepage.
  3. Select Learn More to reach the guide's page and any ordering details listed there.
  4. If ordering information isn't shown, use the site's contact form and choose the appropriate inquiry type.

What to expect: the homepage surfaces the guide with a "Learn More" link rather than a checkout, so the guide page is where availability and format details would appear. Treat the site as the source of truth on price and delivery rather than assuming it is free.

Where it fits in the wider DSD offering

The guide is one of four entry points DSD promotes, and choosing between them depends on what kind of support you need:

  • New Dads Guide — self-directed reading for expectant and new fathers.
  • City Dads Groups — local connection, from dads nights out and family play dates to virtual support groups.
  • The Dads Podcast Network — audio content; the site reports half a million downloads and lists shows including Modern Dads, DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend), and Dads With Daughters.
  • Blog — ongoing written content.

If your main need is information before the baby arrives, start with the guide. If your main need is other fathers to talk to, the groups are the more direct route.

Common sticking points

  • Expecting a full table of contents before deciding. The available site material describes the guide's purpose and recognition but not its chapters. Check the guide page first.
  • Assuming it replaces local support. DSD's own framing pairs resources with community; the guide is presented as one part of a support system, not a substitute for one.
  • Confusing the guide with the podcast. Both are DSD products aimed at dads, but only the guide is described as a book.